Samantha Larbi
@samanthalarbi1
Multidisciplinary professional blending compliance, client relations, and systems thinking.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a multidisciplinary professional with over 7 years' experience across banking, technology and education, grounded in an LLM in Business and Financial Law and a BA in English Language and Linguistics.
I founded and lead a remote freelance digital platform project focused on event ticketing, payments and community engagement for creatives in emerging markets, managing interdisciplinary collaboration between developers and designers and prioritising ethical AI, data privacy and financial inclusion.
My industry experience includes roles as a software engineer (Capgemini, client: HMRC), senior personal banker (NatWest) and business and personal banker (MetroBank), where I developed strong compliance, client relations, and operational skills, with exposure to KYC/AML, system governance and stakeholder engagement.
I bring practical technical skills—basic Python, SQL and Java—plus proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM and banking systems, remote collaboration tools, and a learner-centred approach to teaching, making me effective in cross-functional teams that bridge finance, tech and education.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Strategic Lead
CreateStuffAndEat
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Initiated and lead development of a digital platform for event ticketing, payments and community engagement for creatives in emerging markets, driving ethical AI use, data privacy and financial inclusion in product design.
CADelivered remote English lessons to diverse learners, adapting content to individual goals and using intercultural communication and digital literacy to boost engagement and retention.
Supported live systems for HMRC client by resolving technical incidents, maintaining documentation, and aligning technical decisions with business and compliance goals to ensure operational stability.
CADelivered online English lessons to learners from diverse backgrounds, adapting materials to individual learning goals and supporting learner engagement through personalised instruction.
NBSenior Personal Banker
NatWest Bank
Oct 2015 - Sep 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Maintained accurate client records and ensured KYC/AML compliance while supporting loan and mortgage referrals and providing training and peer support to improve team performance.
MEBusiness and Personal Banker
MetroBank
Oct 2013 - Sep 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Managed customer accounts using digital banking systems, resolved operational issues with internal teams, and organised community outreach events to enhance customer engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DUDurham University
Bootcamp Certificate, Data Engineering
2023 - 2023
Completed a Data Engineering Bootcamp focused on remote data engineering skills and tools.
Hatch Academy / Cambly (English teaching)
Certificate, Education / English Teaching
2021 - 2022
Undertook a Java academy and delivered online English teaching, developing intercultural communication and remote instruction skills.
ULUniversity of East London
Master of Laws, Business and Financial Law
2020 - 2021
Completed an LLM in Business and Financial Law focusing on regulatory and legal aspects of finance and technology.
UWUniversity of Westminster
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Linguistics
2011 - 2014
Earned a BA in English Language and Linguistics with studies on language, communication and discourse.
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